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After a 16 year long journey of entirely self-directed and self-funded research exploring the 1840s-1940s history of the American lager brewing industry, the milestone of publishing is no longer a personal dream, but a retirement reality. Per earlier posts, the remarkable, surprising and inspiring legacies of those first generations of lager brewers in the United States is brought to life in the five volume series titled The Inspiring History and Legacies of American Lager Beer. Overwhelmingly a history told in their words, not the author's, the series first two volumes, The Beer of Myths & Legacies Denied: 1941-1948 and The Beer of War and Global Famine Relief: 1941-1948, both have firm release dates of August, 2024 and January, 2025, respectively. Published by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) as 11 x 8.5 inch hardcover books ranging from 200-400 pages in length, the generous contributions of a wide array of financial sponsors - comprised exclusively of craft brewers, retiree and allied industry donors - has enabled setting a lower price point than typically associated with books of this format and size. Additionally, requesting author royalties be capped at $1/per book sold has likewise contributed in this regard (with 100% of these dollars over the years ahead being donated in support of TAPS.org). Per the attachment, pre-release copies of Volume 1 can be ordered on line for $99. As I cannot figure out how to simultaneously provide the pertinent link and attachment in the same post, specifics as to the former - as well as a chapter by chapter synopsis of Volume 1 - will follow in subsequent posts. To conclude, per the nine-page long Acknowledgements section found at the end of each volume, I hope readers will themselves come to discover how the trifecta of our 'national beverage' since the 1890s (adjunct lager beer), the world's dominant contemporary style of beer (also adjunct lager beer!) and the very existence of the series are all manifestations of our nation's motto: E Pluribus unum - "Out of many, one."

Beer has a very long, rich history with humans. And the roots of brewing span several thousands of years. What's really interesting to learn is that beer has never just been a man's world (despite being a very male-dominated industry today). Check out this incredible story of beer and trailblazing female brewers: https://hubs.la/Q02mHQlR0

Woah, I hear the reactions to Homebrewcon being put on "Hiatus". My own take? Love the move. Put aside the financial realities, declining attendance, and simple need and consider where the GABF came from; the AHA and homebrewing. "The Great American Beer Festival got its start in 1982 as just a part of the American Homebrewers Association‘s fourth annual conference. If the name is any indication, however, founder Charlie Papazian had grander ambitions for this remarkable event." The roots of beer as we know it today, can be directly drawn back to the AHA, the early days of GABF, Charlie P., and so many other pioneers like him. Beer was beer, however it came about. That symbiotic approach paid dividends. So I applaud the Brewers Association on this decision. I understand how it may feel to many, but right now, we need to bring everyone under the same tent; from homebrewers to pro-brewers, from 5-gallon batches to larger industrial production, from homebrew to macro. Power in numbers, strength in solidarity. Beer is changing in front of our eyes, and we all need to adapt to find a new foundation and perhaps tap back into the mindsets of those folks in the late 70's and early 80's. We can figure this out together. Relax, don't worry, have a homebrew. https://lnkd.in/g_TbpG4R

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We'll have our BEER TO-GO! How long until it goes bad? ⌛🍺 Beer growlers allow you to take your favorite brew home from your local #brewery, but they don't share the shelf life of a beer bottle. In fact, growlers are generally recommended for short term storage, only about 1-2 weeks in proper conditions. What are these proper conditions? Find out how to maintain your beer growler shelf life (and your beer 🍻) in our newest article https://lnkd.in/gSjxh6Pm

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🚀 I am so happy to dive into week 5 with a great number of new breweries on the Brewing Trade platform ⁉️ What all this breweries have in common ? ⚡️ they value flexibility 🌱 they want to reduce waste 🤑 they are happy to save 25% on their hops costs 😎 if you are a brewer like me and you have in common the same things, join us on this amazing journey 🔗 Link in the first comment